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NOW Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg (100 VCaps)
Advanced carnitine form that supports brain function and cellular energy
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Why Choose This Product
BRAIN SUPPORT
Crosses the blood-brain barrier to help maintain normal neurotransmitter activity and neurological health.
CELLULAR ENERGY
Transports fat into mitochondria where it's converted into ATP — your body's cellular fuel.
BIOAVAILABLE FORM
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is more bioavailable than regular L-Carnitine and can reach your brain tissue.
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How It Works
How It Works
Acetyl-L-Carnitine assists in transporting fatty acids into your mitochondria where they're converted into cellular energy (ATP). Unlike regular L-Carnitine, this acetylated form crosses the blood-brain barrier to support mitochondrial function in brain cells and help maintain normal neurotransmitter activity.
Who It's For
Adults looking to support brain function as they age. Athletes and active individuals seeking cellular energy support. People who want a more bioavailable form of L-Carnitine that actually reaches brain tissue.
Who It's Not For
This isn't a quick energy fix like caffeine — it works at the cellular level over time.
About This Product
What It Does
Acetyl-L-Carnitine supports both brain function and cellular energy production where your body needs it most. This modified amino acid works by helping transport fats into your mitochondria — your cells' power plants — where they're converted into usable energy.
Why It Works
- CROSSES BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER: Unlike regular L-Carnitine, the acetyl form actually reaches brain tissue to support neurological health.
- MITOCHONDRIAL SUPPORT: Helps maintain optimal mitochondrial function in both brain and muscle cells for sustained energy.
- OXIDATIVE PROTECTION: Clinical studies suggest it helps manage oxidative damage in neural tissue.
What's Inside
Each vegetarian capsule contains 500mg of pure Acetyl-L-Carnitine from N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride. Vegan-friendly with clean plant-based capsules and minimal excipients. NPN N/A.
Why we carry it: NOW delivers pharmaceutical-grade Acetyl-L-Carnitine backed by clinical research — the real difference is bioavailability.
How to Take
Full Ingredients
Each capsule contains:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (From N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride) 500 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Stearic Acid (vegetable source).
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